Eugene Field, an American journalist, editor, poet, and best known for his children's poetry and humorous essay. After his mother's death in 1856, he and He worked for many newspapers until the Chicago Daily News offered him a job writing a humorous column called "Sharps and Flats". He also published many volumes of poetry and prose. Dubbed "The Poet of Childhood"
A collection of letters and ephemera pasted into a leather scrapbook, 10-1/4 × 9-1/2 inches.
The collection has 41 items in total dating from 1889 to 1912, specifically, 16 letters, 13 ephemera, and 12 posthumous postcards. The collection includes interesting letters from important writers such as John Kendrick Bangs... Click for more information and photos; 

Malcolm Cowley was an American literary critic, poet, editor and a social historian who went on to become a representative of the America's 'Lost Generation' after the World War I. In 1939, he received the 'Harriet Monroe Memorial Prize' for his poetry. In 1980, he was honored with the 'National Book Award for Biography' for his exceptional work, 'And I Worked at the Writer's Trade'.

The collection contains 23 items dating from 1930 to 1980, specifically 12 letters, 3 poems, 7 books, 1 photo and 1 signed newspaper article... Click for more information and photos; 

 

Father Charles E. Coughlin was an American Canadian Roman Catholic Priest born in Hamilton, Ontario and ordained to the priesthood in Toronto in 1916 with the Basilian Fathers. He taught at Assumption College, also operated by the Basilians, in Windsor, Ontario.
When his religious order was re-organized in 1923, he moved to Detroit. In 1926, he ministered at the Shrine of the Little Flower in Royal Oak, Michigan, and began his radio broadcasts, reaching an audience of 30 million people...

Collection material dates from 1931 to 1966 and includes 146 items, specifically, 129 Social Justice Newspapers, 4 Books, 9 B&W Photos, 3 Ephemera and 1 Medal.... Click for more information and photos; 

Zona Gale was American novelist, short story writer, poet, journalist, and Pulitzer prize winner for drama in 1921.

The collection consists of 13 items dating from 1906 to 1937 specifically, 6 letters, 3 books, an autographed note, 2 photographs, and a postcard... Click for more information and photos;

 

John Kendrick Bangs was an American author, humorist, editor, and satirist. and the creator of modern Bangsian fantasy the school of fantasy writing that sets the plot wholly or partially in the afterlife.  

The collection items date from 1894 to 1921, specifically contains twelve letters, two books, one poster, and a note.... Click for more information and photos;

Dorothy Livesay is considered one of Canada's pre-eminent poets and the winner of two Governor General's Awards (1944, 1947). Following the publication of Green Pitcher (1928) when she was only nineteen years of age, she published Signpost (1932).

This Dorothy Livesay collection material dating from 1928 to 1987, specifically, thirteen books and booklets of poetry, and three pieces of ephemera (a university convocation invitation 2 UofT programme booklets:). Most items are signed by Livesay. Many are association copies of other Canadian poets, especially Miriam Waddington. Some of these works are quite scarce. Practically all items are in very good or fine condition...  Click for more information and photos;

Rumer Godden was a poet, memoirist, an English author of more than 60 fiction and nonfiction and children's books. She was born in Sussex, but grew up in India, in Narayanganj. Many of her 60 books are set in India. Nine of her works were made into films, most notably Black Narcissus in 1947.

The collection contains 13 items dating from 1936 to 1995, specifically, nine letters (one on a leaflet), three photos, a movie poster, and first edition of her first published book-length work... Click for more information and photos; 

Pierre Berton / Farley Mowat three association collection (inscribed and provenance) items. The three items are all personally connected to these two Canadian literary giants. Born less than a year apart, Berton and Mowat were passionate story tellers of non-fiction and popular culture. They were the best of friends with Jack McClelland, their flamboyant publisher. Their own relationship blew hot and cold.

Two Farley Mowat related items;
1) The Regiment. Toronto: McClelland and Stewart, 1955. First edition. "For Pierre | the only good book written | by Farley Mowat".
2) Typed letter signed (TLS) to Clyde Gilmour

Pierre Berton provenance, related item;
Fox, George, 1624-1691. A Journal, or Historical Account of the Life, Travels, Sufferings, Christian Experiences and Labour of Love in the Work of the Ministry of that Ancient, Eminent and Faithful Servant of Jesus Christ... Click for more information and photos;

 

Dean Koontz is a best-selling American author in the genres of suspense, horror fiction, science fiction, thriller, and fantasy. He has also used approximately ten different pen names. His books have sold more than 450 million copies. Many of his books have been made into films.

The collection contains 35 items dating from 1977 to 2011, specifically, sixteen letters, five photos, two books, four posters, five newsletters, an autographed card and an interview....  Click for more information and photos; 

 

Arthur Guiterman was an American poet of humorous verse, a co-founder of the Poetry Society of America 1910, President, Poetry Society of America, 1925-26 and an editor of Woman's Home Companion and the Literary Digest.

The collection contains 15 items dating from 1920 to 1938 specifically,  eleven letters, a manuscript of a poem, a publisher's advertising flyer, a program, and a printing block...  Click for more information and photos;

Double Persephone. First Edition. Atwood, Margaret [M.E. Atwood]. Toronto: Hawkshead Press, 1961. Market book series, book 1. [16] p. 172 × 130 mm. (5 x 6-3/4 inches), 4 leaves. The text block was originally glued with rubber cement into the covers. This copy has been sewn, and the text block has been expertly and unobtrusively reinforced at the endpapers. Thick-paper wrapper. Signed by Atwood on a paper label (Nan A. Talese / Doubleday) which is affixed on the verso of the front cover. Light scuffing to inside front cover and back cover, otherwise in near fine condition... Click for more information and photos;

Louis-Honoré Fréchette was a Canadian poet, politician, playwright, and short story writer.

Autograph letter signed. One page, 4-1/2 x 7 inches. Dated Quebec 19 Nov[ember] [18]90. Sending appreciation for his writing, and referencing his work La Legende d'un peuple (1877). [In French] ... Click for more information and photos;

Travel diary of a trip on a ship from Cardiff, England to Naples, to Almeira (Andulsia, Spain), and then return to Newport, and finally home by train to Bristol. 26 June-23 July 1904. Bound in black cloth, all edges red. Written in mostly in ink. The author often makes pencil notes in the margin for a day's entry, writes the entry in ink on that page, and then on the next page, re-writes the entry with a few changes or additions.  viii, 174, [17] pp. 232 × 180 mm. Encased in a black clamshell cloth box... Click for more information and photos; 

Sir Henry Irving [born John Henry Brodribb, sometimes known as J. H. Irving] was an English stage actor in the Victorian era. Irving was known as an actor-manager...

Autograph letter signed. One page. 5 x 8 inches, Dated Lyceum Theatre 14 May 1897. To a Mr. Campbell. Arranging to meet, with his wife as well. Signed by Irving. Was folded now flat, slight bend top left corner.
Printed 2 colour (black & red) Menu card for the Irving Banquet [by the] Edinburgh Pen and Pencil Club, [Edinburgh] September 1887. One page, 4-3/4 x 7 inches on card stock. Signed in pencil by Irving. Bottom left corner slightly bent and some light foxing .... Click for more information and photos; 

Mary Howitt was an English poet, and author of the famous poem The Spider and the Fly and inspired Lewis Carroll....

Duplicate Autograph receipt signed. One page, Oblong 8 x 5 inches.  Dated London September 16,1845.
For payment received for exclusive copies of her translation of "Only a Fiddler" by Hans Christian Anderson and her novel "The Author's Daughter", "each for republication in the United States by Harper Brothers."
Very good condition.... Click for more information and photos;

Judge Elliot served as senior county judge for the County of Middlesex from 1869 until 1904 and died in 1905.

Henry Cawthra Barrister-at-law. Born in Newmarket, Upper Canada and was the son of Joseph Cawthra.
Autograph letter signed with envelope. Two pages, dated London, April 26, 1861. Most interesting and informative letter discussing land values in N York  Concess. South Dorchr, Ontario at the time... "Lots in Dorchester vary much in value. I act as agent for a party in N York who owns 100 acres in the 4 Concess. South Dorchr.  You inquire about Lot 15 [8?] Con S. Dorchr.  I think I could get from $10 to $15 per acre for his land throughout...  Click for more information and photos; 

10-1/4 inches. The Louis Bergdoll Brewing Co. Protiwiner Lager Beer   29th & Parrish Street, Philadelphia. Group of men outside large building with a couple holding beers. Men are not identified however considered employees and management of the company. Card with bottom corer missing and tear. Photo is faded otherwise good condition. Any photo of the The Louis Bergdoll Brewing Co. seems to be quite scarce.

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A nice large scale 1883 wall map of Manitoba, Saskatchewan and Alberta...
 Size : 37 x 50 inches. Hand-colored. Folded, in very good condition.
Below title cartouche: Projected by F.N. Gisborne. Drawn by Gust. Smith.
Sir Hector Langevin, Minister of Public Works. Lithographed by: G.E. Desbarats & Co., Montreal. Shows Canada from Alberta to Manitoba.
Identifies telegraph lines and railroads.
Sectioned, folded. Enclosed in black publisher's binding stamped: Maps. Dominion of Canada Telegraph and Signal Service. Dept. of Public Works.
Cartouche includes figures of buffalo and Plains Indian teepee... Click for more information and photos;

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8-1/2 x 11 inches, on Université de Montreal blue engraved logo letterhead with typed Public Law Research Institute.
Pierre Trudeau typed and signed, Pierre E. Trudeau, 1963 letter responding  to an invitation from a July 26, 1963 letter (carbon copy of this letter included) to participate in a new concept called "Exchange for Political Ideas in Canada".
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20.3cm x 25.5 cm (8 x 10 inches)  folded to 20.3cm x 12.5cm (8 x 5 inches) but flat as it is now.
Typed 2pp personal letter dated May 13, 1950 on Laurier House letterhead, (TSL) hand-written salutation and inscription and signature Billy (William Lyon MacKenzie King ). Letter had been torn and repaired  using Japanese mulberry and silk fibre paper. In very good condition otherwise. A scarce to rare personal signed and inscribed document to Canada's longest serving Prime Minister... Click for more information and photos;

Rare document, signed 6-1/2 x 8 inches, death certificate by Dr. Emily Stowe from June 19, 1887. This is a physician's death certificate for the wife  of James Aikenhead (they married in 1858) the founder of the well known Hardware store chain who died in 1903. There is also few mourning letters relating to Mrs. Aikenhead as an added bonus. Two folds with a couple of nick at two of the folds and small 1/2 inch tears starting at first fold, otherwise in very good+ condition and with a quality signature.
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[Tuskegee, 15 May 1912.] 8.5 x 11 inch Booker T. Washington letter with his signature.
Booker T. Washington, Principal of the Tuskegeee Institute for African Americans, and leading Black rights activist, signed in his hand, only three years prior to his death. He is requesting a contribution of tools for the Tuskegee Institute in Alabama, addressed to Mr. J. T. McCready, a manufacturer in Ohio. "We are in need of tools and implements - also for use on our farms...
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Typed letter signed to Doug ?. One page. 8 x 11 inches. Dated August 17, 1979. A form letter, addressed and signed in McClelland's hand. Promoting an advance signed copy of Margaret Atwood's Life Before Man. The book was first published by McClelland and Stewart in 1979 and was a finalist for the Governor General's Award.
Fine condition. Jack McClelland was a Canadian publisher. He was known for promoting Canadian writers as president of the McClelland and Stewart publishing house... Click for more information and photos; 

Flat 21 x 16 inches folded to 8 x 10-1/2 inches. George Washington Perkins and his wife, Isabella Perkins Mortgage 13th May, 1899 with Supreme Court of the Independent Order of Foresters Mortgage for $17,000.
Town lot number four (4) situated on the north side  of Wellington Street at the junction of the said Wellington Street north Vittoria Street . Lots 19 and 20 on the East side of Vittoria Street.
This land is very close to the present day Ottawa Parliament buildings.
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Captain James Lawrence died June 4, 1813 on the USS Chesapeake. This original  6-1/8 x 9-3/4 inches  and complete 16 page page [297] to 312 issue of  Niles' The Weekly Register dated July 10, 1813 reporting the death and details was publish less than 5 weeks later. Disbound and loose pages, otherwise, very good condition

Report on The Death of Captain James Lawrence; His Command of The USS Chesapeake, "The Body of Lawrence Was Prostrate; But His Spirit Remained Erect; He Saw and Felt The fortune of War Was Against Him; Yet Cried Out, "Don't Give Up The Ship," Though The Enemy Was Carrying Everything Before Him"...  Click for more information and photos;

Original and complete Issue of  Niles' The Weekly Register dated Aug. 22, 1812. 16pp, p[401]-416, disbound.
Published from July 22, 1812, the Proclamation from Major-General Isaac Brock of Upper Canada on The Unprovoked Declaration of War By The United States. Very good condition.
In July 1812, an American army crossed the Detroit River and threatened Upper Canada. British General Isaac Brock knew he needed to move quickly to reassure the population and to halt the American invasion. Upon his arrival in Canada, American General William Hull made a proclamation asking inhabitants to accept his presence and offering them freedom from British rule... Click for more information and photos; 

Original The Chicago Tribune 4pp. newspaper Tuesday June 1, 1869 Indepth Report from their special correspondent St. Paul, May 24, 1869 including; The New Northwest - The Transfer of Selkirk and Saskatchewan To Canada - New Life In Hudson Bay Company - Vast Landed Reserves - Fur Traders and Speculators - Canadian Policy Wanted - Surveys Homesteads - Steamers - and Pacific Railroad
Most interesting USA perspective from Minnesota on forthcoming formation of Saskatchewan and it's very early history before becoming a Canadian Province in 1905... Click for more information and photos;

Three (3) May 1885 The Indianapolis Sentinel Newspapers, 8 page, 15-3/4 x 20-1/2 inches, with each issue reporting on The Riel Rebellion...
* Dated May 14, 1885 p.2,  Batouche via Clark's Crossing!  "Riel Routed - Batouche captured by Middleton's men and rebels driven out"
* Dated May 16, 1885 p.4 News That The Rebellion Has Been Broken  "Northwestern troubles - It looks as if the back of the rebellion was broken, though bands of Indians carry on a guerrilla warfare".
* Dated May 18, 1885 p.1 The News of Riel's Capture "The Northwest - Excited over Riel's capture - other prisoners going home"
Brittle paper with tears and some missing pieces on edges but not affecting focus content text, otherwise fair to good condition... Click for more information and photos; 

Three "The Globe" newspapers, 8 page, 15-3/4 x 23 inches, with each issue reporting on the NW rebellion related material with lots of local Toronto impact as well.
Three (3) April 1885 newspapers:
* Dated Friday April 3, 1885  
* Dated Thursday April 9, 1885 Twelve O'Clock, early edition.
* Dated Thursday April 9, 1885 later edition.
Some staining and wrinkling of pages, otherwise, good condition.
North-West (or Riel) Rebellion...  Click for more information and photos;